Light Strawberry Preserves

Prep: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Sweet and tangy light strawberry preserves with natural fruit flavor, perfect for spreading on toast or adding to desserts, ideal for fruit lovers seeking a healthy homemade jam.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box Sure-Jell light fruit pectin
  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 4 cups crushed strawberries

Instructions

  1. Mix Sure-Jell light fruit pectin and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add pectin mixture gradually to crushed strawberries, stirring vigorously.
  3. Set aside for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Gradually stir remaining sugar into the fruit mixture until completely dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour the mixture into pint containers and cover.
  6. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
  7. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
  8. Thaw in refrigerator before use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

32 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.7g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 7.8g 3% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.5mg
Potassium 100mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 23.8mg 26% DV
Calcium 10mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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